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After having the chicken pox vaccine, Marta went to a party where someone had the chicken pox virus. Which best describes why Marta did not get chicken pox?

A
Marta is not allergic to chicken pox anymore.
B
Her memory cells recognized the pathogen and started to make antibodies.
C
Her cells produced chemicals that could destroy the chicken pox virus.
D
Chicken pox can be passed only through bodily fluids.
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Drosophila eye color is an X-linked trait. Red eye color is dominant, and white eye color is recessive. Which Punnett square shows a cross in which the probability that offspring will be red-eyed males is 25 percent?

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A Punnett square is shown. The columns are labeled Upper X r and Upper Y. The rows are labeled x Upper R and x Upper R. Clockwise, from top-left, the boxes include: X Upper R X r, X Upper R Y, X Upper R Y, X Upper R X r.
Option A
B
A Punnett square is shown. The columns are labeled Upper X r and Upper Y. The rows are labeled x Upper R and x r. Clockwise, from top-left, the boxes include: Upper X r Upper X r, Upper X r Upper Y, Upper X r Upper Y, Upper X r Upper X r.
Option B
C
A Punnett square is shown. The columns are labeled Upper X r and Upper Y. The rows are labeled x r and x r. Clockwise, from top-left, the boxes include: Upper X r Upper X r, Upper X r Upper Y, X r Upper Y, Upper X r Upper X r.
Option C
D
A Punnett square is shown. The columns are labeled Upper X Upper R and UpperY. The rows are labeled x r and x r. Clockwise, from top-left, the boxes include: Upper X r Upper X Upper R, Upper X r Upper Y, X r Upper X Upper R, Upper X r Upper X Upper R.
Option D
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Plant reproduction requires the presence of auxins, as well as a large amount of sugar for energy. Which two main plant tissues work together to release sugar and carry hormones so that reproduction can take place?

A
leaves and dermal
B
stems and ground
C
dermal and vascular
D
ground and vascular
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A scientist measured an increase in nitrous oxide in the atmosphere. This increase would result in

A
an increase in the greenhouse effect.
B
a decrease in the greenhouse effect.
C
no change in the greenhouse effect.
D
a stabilization of the greenhouse effect.
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What is the relationship between coronary artery disease and a heart attack?

A
Coronary artery disease is a symptom of heart attacks.
B
Heart attacks reduce blood flow to the heart and cause coronary artery disease.
C
Coronary artery disease can reduce blood flow to the heart and cause heart attacks.
D
Heart attacks occur when coronary artery disease is treated.
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Aristo was riding in a car and noticed a pond that was covered in algal blooms due to excess phosphorus in the water. Which of these other features in the landscape could be the reason for the high levels of phosphorus?

A
many cars
B
cow pasture
C
solar panels
D
forest
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How is the world population projected to change in the next few decades?a.It is projected to level off.b.It is projected to decrease steadily.c.It is projected to increase steadily.d.It is projected to double within 5 years.

A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
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If a scientist wanted to follow Mendel’s experiment with a different kind of plant, which type of plant would she examine?

A
A plant that cannot self-pollinate.
B
A plant that has only recessive alleles.
C
A plant that has three alleles for a trait.
D
A plant that has only two alleles for a trait.
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Red-green color blindness is an X-linked recessive disorder that is passed through generations and can be traced by using a pedigree. Which individuals in the pedigree are identified and labeled carriers for red-green color blindness?

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A
Lisa and Monica
B
Sam, Tim, Bella, and Joshua
C
Ben, Jenny, Mike, Carol, Katie, and Chris
D
Ben and Lisa
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The overall population of a species decreased. What could have occurred to make this happen?

A
The immigration rate increased, while the death rate decreased.
B
The birth rate decreased, while the death rate increased.
C
The carrying capacity increased, while the immigration increased.
D
The emigration increased, while the birth rate increased.
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Which is most likely a source of air pollution?

A
littering
B
CFCs
C
oil spill
D
runoff
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Which of the following is a possible cost of using renewable resources?a.loss of animal speciesb.land degradationc.lower availability of freshwaterd.all of the above

A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
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Before the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, most peppered moths found in and around Manchester, England, exhibited light-colored wings speckled with black. After the Industrial Revolution, peppered moths with dark wings became predominant in the area.Which term best describes the change from more light-colored moths to more dark-colored moths?

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A
competition
B
evolution
C
acquired
D
overpopulation
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What is the most important consideration for environmental policy makers?a.popular opinionb.environmental healthc.costd.none of the above

A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
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A Russian citizen has illegally obtained a Siberian tiger and is trying to sell the tiger’s fur in the United States. What treaty does this violate?

A
Tiger Treaty
B
Lacey Treaty
C
CITES
D
EPA
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A fossil of a new primate species is discovered. Scientists find evidence that members of this species traveled long distances without putting their hands down on the ground and used tools. Which trait would the fossil most likely have?

A
a foramen magnum at the back of the skull
B
a curve in the lumbar region of the spine
C
a femur angled outward
D
an opposable big toe
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Which is the correct order of processes that occur as water moves from a lake to a cloud and then back to Earth's surface?

A
evaporation, condensation, precipitation
B
condensation, evaporation, precipitation
C
precipitation , condensation, evaporation
D
evaporation, precipitation, condensation
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While walking to the kitchen in the middle of the night, Jamal tripped over an object that he could not see in the dark. Which part of the CNS sent a signal to help prevent Jamal from falling?

A
cerebrum
B
hippocampus
C
cerebellum
D
brain stem
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Which of the following can be reduced by the use of renewable energy sources?a.social costsb.economic costsc.environmental costsd.all of the above

A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
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Pea plants can have yellow seeds or green seeds. Which conclusion about the meaning of Y is correct if the allele combination Yy is for yellow seeds?

A
yellow and dominant
B
green and recessive
C
yellow and recessive
D
green and dominant

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